Jim Beal Jr.'s fave live music joints

Compiled by Julie Ruff

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Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson St.: The music hall at Sam's is a good-sized room with an excellent sound system. Bookings are eclectic and include blues, rock 'n' roll, revved-up country and more from local, regional and touring acts. And the burgers are also very good.

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Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson St.: The music hall at Sam's is a good-sized room with an excellent sound system. Bookings are eclectic and include blues, rock 'n' roll, revved-up country and more from local, regional and touring acts. And the burgers are also very good.